Genius Buy to Let Academy Podcast
Hosted by Waqas Ali — Investment Property Specialist, Broker, and Educator.
If you want to build wealth through British property investment but aren't sure where to start or how to advance, this podcast is for you.
Every week, we break down the world of buy-to-let investing into simple, jargon-free lessons. You'll learn how to analyse deals, structure your finances, avoid costly mistakes, and grow your portfolio, all with advice from an experienced broker who works with investors every day.
Whether you're a first-time landlord or an experienced landlord, you'll leave with useful information and a better understanding of how successful property investors operate.
These episodes cover the following topics from the Genius Buy to Let Academy course:
- How to measure profitability
- Buy-to-let mortgage strategies
- Legal tips and compliance
- Property market trends
- Advanced concepts like BRRR and SPVs
- And much more
Smart investors aren’t born — they’re trained. Let’s get started.
Why the UK Can’t Build Enough Homes — And What It Means for Investors
If you've ever wondered why UK house prices continue to rise despite widespread talk of a housing crisis, this episode is for you. In Episode 3 of the Genius Academy Podcast, Waqas Ali investigates one of the most serious structural issues in British property: our inability to build enough new homes. From outdated planning systems and land constraints to construction skill shortages and shifting political priorities, we investigate the underlying causes of the UK's housing supply crisis...
28 Sept 2025
Measuring Profit: What Investors Get Wrong
Not all returns are created equal — and choosing the wrong profitability metric could make or break your next deal. In this episode of the Genius Academy Podcast, Waqas Ali breaks down the most common methods investors use to assess profitability — from gross yield to net yield on cost — and explains when to use each one. Whether you're buying your first single-let or scaling into HMOs and conversions, this episode will help you make smarter, more informed decisions. In this episode: Why gros...
28 Sept 2025
What Is Gross Yield (and Why You Shouldn’t Stop There)
Gross yield is one of the most commonly used terms in property investing. It is extremely popular among real estate agents. It's prominently displayed in property listings. But is it telling you the entire story? In this episode of the Genius Academy Podcast, Waqas Ali explains what gross rental yield is, how to calculate it, and why it's such an effective starting point for deal analysis. More importantly, he explains where gross yield falls short—and how to avoid being duped by headline fig...
28 Sept 2025
The Real Drivers of UK Property Demand — What Smart Investors Track
In this episode of the Genius Academy Podcast, we go beyond headlines about the housing crisis and dig into what really drives demand in the UK property market. From population growth and employment hubs to regeneration zones and transport upgrades — demand is never static. Knowing where it’s growing (and why) is one of the most powerful skills a property investor can develop. Waqas Ali shares a real-world example of how spotting early demand trends helped one investor outperform the rest of ...
28 Sept 2025
Supply, Demand and Properties.
Why do house prices soar in some UK towns while remaining stable in others? Why do rents skyrocket when a new transport link is built? Understanding supply and demand, the fundamental forces that shape every property market, is the key to the solution. In this episode, Waqas Ali, the investment property specialist, broker, and educator behind Genius Academy, explains how supply and demand actually work in the UK housing market. You'll learn how to identify market trends, what factors in...
20 Jun 2025
How the UK Property Market Really Works (And Why It Matters for Investors)
Waqas Ali explains the unique aspects of the UK property market, including historical context and government policies, for investment opportunities in this interview episode.
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